Turkish Manti (Stuffed Dumplings)
A traditional Turkish dish of steamed dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy as a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g Ground meat
- ●1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- ●1 tsp each Spices (cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper)
- ●2 cups, for dumpling dough Flour
- ●1 cup Water
- ●1 cup, for serving Yogurt
- ●1 tsp, for garnish Paprika
- ●1/4 cup, for garnish (optional) Turkish delight
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, chopped onion, and spices. Mix well.
- 2
Knead the flour and water to form a dough. Divide into small balls.
- 3
Roll out each ball into a thin circle. Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center.
- 4
Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle or a square shape. Press the edges together to seal.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 6
Place the dumplings in a steamer basket, leaving some space between each one.
- 7
Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 8
Serve the manti hot with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of paprika. Garnish with Turkish delight, if desired.